GFT ยท 22 hours ago
Project Engineer, Highway
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm seeking a Project Engineer, Highway to join their Transportation Team in Downtown Chicago, IL. The role involves managing design tasks related to highways and bridges, ensuring accurate engineering plans, and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks. Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards. Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and occasionally represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work
Receives instructions from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected
Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects
Hands on experience using CADD/Design Software (OpenRoads Designer, Microstation and Geopak) is preferred
Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4 years of related, in-field experience, including work directly or as a consultant for the Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway Chicago DOT, local counties and municipalities, and with Federally funded projects is expected
Illinois PE
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects
Previous highway, drainage, construction inspection, traffic signal, and/or lighting experience is expected
Preferred
Hands on experience using CADD/Design Software (OpenRoads Designer, Microstation and Geopak) is preferred
Benefits
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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